Serving 718 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, White Oaks Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 718 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
White Oaks Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
White Oaks Elementary School's student population of 718 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
718 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
White Oaks Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of White Oaks Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#434 out of 1792 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)68%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)78%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55-59%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
19%
7%
Hispanic
20%
19%
Black
8%
22%
White
43%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is White Oaks Elementary School's ranking?
White Oaks Elementary School is ranked #434 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are White Oaks Elementary School often compared to?
White Oaks Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cherry Run Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend White Oaks Elementary School?
718 students attend White Oaks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of White Oaks Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of White Oaks Elementary School?
White Oaks Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does White Oaks Elementary School offer ?
White Oaks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is White Oaks Elementary School part of?
White Oaks Elementary School is part of Fairfax County School District.
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